Carnival Row (2019–2023)

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Plot
Carnival Row is a fantasy-noir set in a neo-Victorian city. Mythical creatures fleeing their war-torn homeland have gathered in the city, and tensions are simmering between citizens and the growing immigrant population. We follow the investigation of a string of unsolved murders which are eating away at whatever uneasy peace still exists.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
The GloamingAs tensions rise on Carnival Row, Philo must confront both darkness incarnate and the evil that controls it. Vignette gleans the true nature of The Burgue. Imogen lets her feelings for Agreus go unbridled. Breakspear's secrets catch up to him. - 02
ReckoningPhilo plots Vignette’s rescue with an unlikely ally. Jonah discovers Sophie’s treachery. The murderer strikes again. - 03
Fight or FlightLovers Philo and Vignette risk their lives to help the oppressed Faefolk of Carnival Row.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Some Dark God WakesAugust 29, 2019Rycroft “Philo” Philostrate investigates “Unseelie Jack”, a mysterious assailant with a grudge against the fae. Vignette Stonemoss barely es - S01E02
AislingAugust 29, 2019Philo investigates the murder of a mysterious fae. Tourmaline introduces Vignette to a new group of faeries. Imogen tries to have Agreus rem - S01E03
Kingdoms of the MoonAugust 29, 2019Once, as a Burguish soldier, Philo was tasked with protecting a faerish mimasery. While The Pact bears down on them, Philo meets Vignette an - S01E04
The Joining of Unlike ThingsAugust 29, 2019Philo investigates the murder of his childhood headmaster. Vignette ingratiates herself into the Black Raven. Imogen hatches a plan to help - S01E05
Grieve No MoreAugust 29, 2019Philo consults a Haruspex in an effort to find clues about the killer. Vignette grows closer with her newfound family. Upon Jonah’s return h - S01E06
Unaccompanied FaeAugust 29, 2019The pieces of the puzzle start to come together for Philo. Vignette finds home in a place she never expected. Jonah sneaks off to see someon - S01E07
The World to ComeAugust 29, 2019Because he withheld evidence from his fellow detectives, Philo is accused of being the man behind the string of murders and is thrown in jai - S01E08
Season's bestThe GloamingAugust 29, 2019As tensions rise on Carnival Row, Philo must confront both darkness incarnate and the evil that controls it. Vignette gleans the true nature
Season02Best season
- S02E01
Fight or FlightFebruary 16, 2023Lovers Philo and Vignette risk their lives to help the oppressed Faefolk of Carnival Row. - S02E02
New DawnFebruary 16, 2023When Philo plots to challenge Jonah's hereditary claim to the Chancellorship, Vignette intervenes. - S02E03
The Martyr's HandFebruary 23, 2023While Philo investigates the murders of the Black Raven’s leaders, Vignette plots revenge. - S02E04
An Unkindness of RavensFebruary 23, 2023Philo races to stop Vignette’s revenge before the Black Raven spark even worse violence. - S02E05
Season's bestReckoningMarch 2, 2023Philo plots Vignette’s rescue with an unlikely ally. Jonah discovers Sophie’s treachery. The murderer strikes again. - S02E06
Original SinsMarch 2, 2023A painful truth haunts Philo as Carnival Row faces reprisals for the horrific events at Bleakness Keep. - S02E07
KindredMarch 9, 2023Torn between his Human and Fae sides, Philo makes a choice. - S02E08
Facta Non VerbaMarch 9, 2023Reeling from the consequences of his choices, Philo rejects defining himself as either Human or Fae. - S02E09
Battle LinesMarch 16, 2023Justice later through peace, or now through blood? - S02E10
Carnival RowMarch 16, 2023The epic finale of “Carnival Row.”
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TrailerCarnival Row Season 1 - Official Trailer | Prime Video
TeaserCarnival Row - Official Teaser: Welcome to Carnival Row | Prime Video
TeaserCarnival Row - Official Teaser: Philo and Vignette | Prime Video
FeaturetteCarnival Row - Featurette: Philo's Story (Official Prologue) | Prime Video
FeaturetteCarnival Row - Featurette: Vignette's Story (Official Prologue) | Prime Video
Behind the ScenesA Day with Orlando Bloom at SDCC 2019 | Carnival Row | Prime Video
Behind the ScenesOrlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne Surprise in Cosplay at SDCC 2019 | Prime Video
Behind the ScenesCarnival Row - Exclusive: San Diego Comic-Con Panel Recap | Prime Video
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